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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was not invited to Lisa's baptism?
(a) Her grandmothers.
(b) Gordon.
(c) Claudia.
(d) Jasper.

2. How old was Lisa when she got married?
(a) 30.
(b) 19.
(c) 21.
(d) 17.

3. How does Claudia react when Sylvia visits her in the hospital in Chapter 2?
(a) Claudia is happy to have company.
(b) Claudia pretends to be asleep.
(c) Claudia tells Sylvia to leave.
(d) Claudia begs Sylvia not to leave.

4. Which word does not describe Claudia?
(a) Generous.
(b) Cantankerous.
(c) Intelligent.
(d) Self-absorbed.

5. In what town did Claudia and Tom stay while he was on leave?
(a) Paris.
(b) Luxor.
(c) London.
(d) Cairo.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Claudia show the most interest in her daughter?

2. Who delivers Claudia's story about the desert to the censor's office?

3. In Claudia's mind, what are the goals of Sylvia and women like her?

4. Who says the war has received good press?

5. Whom does the reader learn about in Chapter 2 that had a dog that did a special trick?

(see the answer key)

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